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The Heze Peony International Communication Forum (HPICF) opened on Sunday in east China's Shandong Province. During the event, renowned experts and scholars from all over the world gathered to share valuable insights and perspectives on the cultural significance of the beloved flower.
Zoon Ahmed Khan, senior fellow of Center for China and Globalization (CCG) delivered a speech at the forum.
"We need to respect nature, to be able to move forward in a way that is sustainable, and promoting flowers and biodiversity. In a process of promoting and understanding each other's culture, is a fabulous excellent and much needed way forward," she said.